Hail history for Crystal Springs, Arkansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Crystal Springs since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Crystal Springs
- Last hail
- Feb 9, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jun 14, 2023
16 reports on 15 days since 1968 · #166 of 302 Arkansas places
Hail map · Crystal Springs
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Crystal Springs
The latest hail report in and around Crystal Springs is from February 9, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on June 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Crystal Springs logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Arkansas town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #166 of 302 Arkansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Crystal Springs accounts for 5% of the 306 reports filed in Garland County.
13% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Arkansas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 4.00 in (grapefruit) on June 14, 2023 near 2.69 NW Crystal Spgs.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Crystal Springs 0.5
- Garland County 7.4
- Median Arkansas town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Crystal Springs 9
- Garland County 69
- Median Arkansas town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Crystal Springs 13%
- Garland County 9%
- Median Arkansas town on this site 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 2 | 4.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 2.69 NW Crystal Spgs | Garland | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 S Bear | Garland | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.71 E Crystal Spgs | Garland | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Garland | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1968 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Garland | 19:15 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 31%
- 1–2 in 9 56%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Bear | Garland | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 2.69 NW Crystal Spgs | Garland | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 S Bear | Garland | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Bear | Garland | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Crystal Spgs | Garland | 06:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.71 E Crystal Spgs | Garland | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Crystal Spgs | Garland | 23:48 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Crystal Spgs | Garland | 14:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Crystal Spgs | Garland | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Crystal Spgs | Garland | 08:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Crystal Spgs | Garland | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | 15 W Hot Spgs | Garland | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Crystal Springs
- Pearcy 11 km · 15
- Mountain Pine 16 km · 15
- Piney 18 km · 15
- Hot Springs 26 km · 116
- Bismarck 27 km · 36
- Mount Ida 27 km · 26
- Glenwood 28 km · 22
- Caddo Gap 29 km · 14
Questions about hail in Crystal Springs
How often does it hail in Crystal Springs, Arkansas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Crystal Springs since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #166 of 302 Arkansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Crystal Springs?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Crystal Springs?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on June 14, 2023 near 2.69 NW Crystal Spgs. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Crystal Springs?
The most recent report in this data is from February 9, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Crystal Springs had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was February 9, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.